An Accredited Degree

Aspen University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Aspen University offers education to students in all 50 states as well as around the globe. Aspen University may also accept credits from other accredited institutions and schools outside the USA, so you may be able to finish your degree faster than you'd thought possible.

Because we're accredited, we must conform to all educational and business standards of the DETC's accrediting commission, submit annual reports, and be re-examined every five years. In addition, any new courses we develop are reviewed by subject matter experts and approved by the commission.

Additionally, The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), has authorized Aspen University to operate in Colorado as a private university under the Degree Authorization Act. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is the state policy and coordinating board for Colorado's higher education system. The mission of the Commission is to provide access to high-quality, affordable education for all Colorado residents that is student-centered, quality driven and performance-based.

The Aspen University MSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education   (CCNE), and the Distance Education and Training Council.

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses.